Annie's Centre Podcast

We discuss Dr Chalfant's acclaimed book "Managing Anxiety in People with Autism" and how it is a practical, evidenced based resource for parents and health professionals. You can purchase yours at https://anniescentre.com/shop/

Sometimes we expect our kids to “get it” after we’ve taught them a skill once. But learning is more successful and longer lasting when we create multiple opportunities to practice something new. I’m sharing some practical ideas to help you. 

#practicemakesperfect #practicepracticepractice #nevergiveup #tryandtryagain #parentteaching #onceisneverenough #learning #parenting #childpsychology #anniescentre #anniescentrepodcast #drannechalfant #helpingfamiliesthrive 

Is helping your child or teen learn or do homework difficult? You bet it is!Whether you are in the midst of home schooling or just want to support them with regular homework this approach will definitely help you teach your kids more effectively-and survive! 😉

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Which treatment, intervention or program is the best for my child/teen's needs?

There are thousands of different treatment options out there to assist kids and teens with learning, behaviour, developmental or emotional difficulties?  How do you choose what is best for your child's needs?

Here's an easy checklist to help you make the best decision.

#decisionsmadeeasy #parentintuition #easychecklist #treatment #intervention #learningdifficulties #adhd #autism #anxiety #parentingadvice #anniescentre #drannechalfant #helpingfamiliesthrive

Professor Kohn is considered one of the experts on ADHD in Australia.  
ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder, affecting about 7% of 4-9 year old children and nearly 10% of 10-14 year olds.  And if that fact is not enough to trouble you, did you know that the total social and economic cost of ADHD in Australia in 2019 was $20.42 billion!!!! This included financial costs of $12.83 billion and wellbeing losses of $7.59 billion. 

Dr Kohn is Area Director for Adolescent and Young Adult Services in Western Sydney, and is a founding Director of the Centre for Research into Adolescent’S Health (CRASH) where he has developed a clinical research program in developmental paediatrics and neuroscience. Dr Kohn has published over 140 peer reviewed scientific articles and 10 book chapters.

Dr Kohn was a committee member for the NHMRC ADHD Treatment Guidelines in 2010-2012. He is a reviewer for a range of scientific journals, Industry and the NHMRC.  Dr Kohn has been Chair of ADHD Australia since 2015.

Beyond the virus there is a great risk of an increase in mental illness, especially in youth. Teens coming to the end of their school life have had huge disruptions this year. For some it has triggered episodes of depression. In this podcast we take a thorough look at the signs, treatment, parent support and the role of friends for teens suffering depression. Please share this with any teens you know in case this could help them or any of their friends.

#supportingteens #mentalhealth #depression #covid19 #braveminds #drannechalfant #anniescentre #helpingfamiliesthrive

Autism and COVID-19, my interview with Professor Andrew Whitehouse, PhD

Many positive messages and great insights from Professor Andrew Whitehouse, one of Australia’s leading Autism researchers. We cover the impact of COVID-19 for people with ASD and how best to manage dealing with change in routine at this challenging time. We also discuss the positive shift in research away from focusing on genetic causes toward supporting people with ASD in leading independent, fulfilling lives.

Show Links:

• Autism Spectrum Australia: https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/how-can-we-help/helping-you-to-navigate-covid-19
• Autism Awareness Australia: https://www.autismawareness.com.au/news-events/aupdate/autism-and-coronavirus-covid-19-the-essentials/
• Autism Focus Intervention Resources and Modules an extension of a service offered from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/supporting-individuals-autism-through-uncertain-times

Professor Andrew Whitehouse Websites

• https://www.telethonkids.org.au
• 60 Second Science: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDHdc5wkdFJsJaRKeyZ_9IlWxKsjK6i8O

Life has changed and it is tough, scary and unpredictable.

We understand and you will get empathy and support in this podcast. What we won't do is burden you with more. 

Please leave us comments and ideas on what you want to hear from us.  

Routines are not only for 'getting jobs done'. 

Routines are central to the education of infants and children in forming the building blocks of language, social interaction and eventual mastery of a new skill. 

In this episode, routines are discussed from a variety of perspectives by Dr Chalfant. 

We also review the movie "Ride Like a Girl" which Dr Chalfant recommends as a much watch family movie event!

Tired of the "Yep", "Nah", "Sort of", "Maybe, "Don't know" responses from your child or teenager?

Maybe you need to be asking questions and framing conversations that encourage your child or teenager to contribute more.

Using Dr Chalfant's W.A.R.M conversation guide, you can learn how to have your child open up to you and in turn, you open up to them. 

Link to the TED talk on the British birth cohort studies. 
https://www.ted.com/talks/helen_pearson_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_human_development/reading-list

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